courses,
workshops
& Events
This space holds an evolving programme of courses, workshops, and creative events inspired by my studio practice. These offerings shift throughout the year and may include drawing and painting courses, field-based observational work, and in-person or online workshops exploring British landscapes, botanical forms, fungi, wildlife, and the idea of place as a threshold into attention and creative connection. All teaching is held in Manchester, UK, unless otherwise stated.
Each experience is rooted in slow observation, expressive mark making, and the belief that creativity can be a way of reconnecting with the natural world. Join the newsletter to be notified of new releases and upcoming events.
Calm Art: A Six-Week Creative Wellbeing Course
Discover a slower, more restorative way to create.
Calm Art is a six-week, process-led painting course designed to help you unwind, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your creativity. Rather than focusing on artistic skill or the finished artwork, each session uses mindful, structured creative exercises that encourage calm, confidence and presence.
Held in my intimate studio in the heart of Didsbury Village in Manchester, UK, this small-group course is limited to just three participants, creating a peaceful and supportive environment where you can truly switch off.
No previous art experience is required. All materials are provided.
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Over six weeks you'll explore a series of calming creative techniques, including:
Grounding through simple, repetitive mark-making
Pattern and rhythm to quiet a busy mind
Working within gentle boundaries to build confidence
Intuitive painting and letting go of perfection
Playful experimentation with mixed media
Combining your favourite techniques into a personal final piece
Each session introduces new materials and approaches while building on the previous week's experience.
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Date: TBA – Join the waitlist for now
Duration: 6 consecutive weeks
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00pm
Location: Private studio, Didsbury Village, Manchester, UK
Group size: Maximum 3 participants
Suitable for: Complete beginners and experienced artists alike
Materials: All included
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£480 for the full six-week course.
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This course is ideal if you're looking to:
Slow down and reduce stress
Make time for yourself each week
Enjoy creativity without pressure or perfectionism
Develop a sustainable, calming creative practice
Experience the restorative benefits of art in a welcoming, supportive space
Places are intentionally limited to three participants to ensure every session remains calm, personal and restorative.
Private Art Tuition: One-to-One Sessions
Personalised creative support tailored entirely to you and your practice.
These one-to-one art tuition sessions are designed for focused, individual guidance in a calm studio environment in Didsbury Village in Manchester, UK. Whether you're developing your technique, exploring a new direction, or looking to build confidence in your work, sessions are shaped around your specific goals and experience level.
This is a quiet, supportive space to ask questions, experiment freely, and receive direct feedback without pressure or comparison.
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Each session is tailored, but may involve:
Technical support with drawing, painting or mixed media
Guidance on colour, composition, and materials
Developing your personal style and visual language
Working through creative blocks or lack of confidence
Structured exercises to build skill and intuition
Portfolio or project development support
You can attend as a one-off session or book a short series depending on what you need.
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Location: Private studio, Didsbury Village, Manchester, UK
Duration: 1:1 sessions (timing agreed upon enquiry)
Materials: Not provided
Format: In-person, studio-based tuition
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£70 for 2 hours
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Private tuition is offered selectively and may not always be available alongside group courses and teaching commitments.
If you are interested, please complete the enquiry with a brief note about what you would like support with. I will respond personally to discuss whether this would be a good fit and to arrange possible session times.
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Private tuition is suitable for:
Beginners wanting a gentle introduction to materials and process
Practicing artists looking to develop specific skills
Creatives feeling stuck or disconnected from their practice
Anyone wanting focused time, feedback, and direction
No prior experience is necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Creative Mentoring:
Art Practice & Art Business
One-to-one guidance for your creative direction, practice, and professional development.
This mentoring space is for artists and creatives who want clarity, structure, and grounded support in their work, whether that’s developing your artistic voice, navigating creative blocks, or building a sustainable way of working and selling your art.
Sessions are reflective and practical, combining honest conversation with clear, actionable direction tailored to where you are right now.
This is not a traditional class. It is a focused, collaborative space to step back, see your practice more clearly, and move forward with intention.
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Mentoring sessions are shaped around you, and may include:
Developing your artistic voice and creative direction
Understanding your niche and audience
Pricing, positioning, and selling your artwork
Building a sustainable art practice or small creative business
Social media and storytelling for artists
Planning collections, exhibitions, or commissions
Working through creative blocks or loss of direction
Confidence, mindset, and decision-making as an artist
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Location: Private studio in Didsbury Village, Manchester, UK (or online if appropriate)
Structure: 1:1 sessions, booked individually
Approach: Reflective discussion + practical guidance + creative strategy
Frequency: One-off sessions or ongoing mentoring (by arrangement)
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£95 per hour
Sessions are booked individually, with ongoing work available where appropriate.
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To maintain the quality and focus of this work, mentoring is offered selectively.
If you are interested, please complete the enquiry with a brief note about what you would like support with. I will respond personally to discuss whether this would be a good fit and to arrange possible session times.
The Artist’s Way: 12-Week
Creative Recovery Course
A guided group journey through creativity, clarity, and reconnection.
Based on the bestselling book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, this 12-week course is designed to help you reconnect with your creative self, rebuild trust in your intuition, and gently remove the blocks that stand in the way of making.
This is a structured, supportive group experience for anyone who feels creatively stuck, disconnected, or ready to return to their practice with more consistency and confidence.
Each week we meet to reflect on key themes from the book, share insights, and work through creative exercises together in a calm, contained group setting.
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Over 12 weeks, you will be guided through core principles including:
Rebuilding creative confidence and daily creative habits
Working with morning pages and creative recovery tools
Identifying and unpicking creative blocks and limiting beliefs
Exploring inspiration, curiosity, and creative direction
Reconnecting with play, process, and personal expression
Building a sustainable, ongoing creative practice
This course is about returning to creativity as something natural, nourishing, and consistent in your life, not pressured or performance-based.
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Duration: 12 weeks (consecutive sessions)
Location: Venue in Didsbury Village, Manchester, UK
Format: Weekly group sessions
Group size: Intimate group setting
Materials: Participants will need a copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and a notebook for weekly exercises
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£500–£750 per person
This reflects the depth, duration, and level of guided support offered throughout the 12-week journey.
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This course is suitable for you if you are:
Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected
Wanting to rebuild a consistent creative practice
Looking for structured support and accountability
Exploring creativity for personal wellbeing and expression
Returning to art after a break or life shift
No formal art training is required, just a willingness to show up each week and engage with the process.
Course testimonials
“Before this course I felt lost, trapped and not having any clear direction. Now I feel alive! Like I’ve found ‘me’ again. I feel more confident, I have a clear focus and I have given myself permission to dream big again. I have so many things on my wish list and I am enjoying ticking them off.”
Artist’s Way Student
“I am now enjoying playing creatively, making art and having fun. I am more confident to ‘have a go and just see what happens’ My perfectionist is still there but I’m working hard using the tools I’ve learnt to hush her.”
Workshop Student
“This course has been life changing for me. From walking in feeling lost to almost skipping out, head held high as I’d found myself again. I’m amazed at the transformation in just 12 weeks.. Thank you!”
Artist’s Way Student